Strathmore is hiring!
Are you passionate about being part of a vital process that shapes the future of our community? We are excited to announce an opportunity to join our team as a Returning Officer. This position will play a key role in overseeing the smooth and compliant operation of the upcoming 2025 municipal election.
Why Join Us?
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Exclusive Facility Access: Free use of Strathmore’s recreation facilities including pools, arena, and fitness centre with walking track
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Access to the Town’s Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
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Flexible Hybrid Work: Balance your work from home days with in-person collaboration
What You’ll Do:
Reporting to the Manager of Communications, Marketing, and Legislative Services, the Returning Officer is responsible for ensuring that the municipal election is conducted in accordance with the Local Authorities Election Act and the Town of Strathmore’s Election Bylaw. The Returning Officer is also responsible for conducting and coordinating joint elections with the Town of Strathmore schools and other elected authorities.
This role requires flexibility in both the start date of work as well as the hours of work throughout the election events, including full time hours during electoral events.
Interested in learning more about this opportunity? Check out the full job description here.
Why Strathmore?
Strathmore is a growing, vibrant, welcoming community that is recognized as a regional hub for business and recreation. Continued investment in recreation facilities, parks, projects, commercial revitalization, and community programming provides an exceptional quality of life for our residents, visitors, and staff.
We’re a close-knit community just outside of Calgary, where you can enjoy the best of both small-town living and big-city amenities.
Successful applicants will demonstrate on their resume:
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Understanding of the Local Authorities Election Act, the Town of Strathmore’s Election Bylaw, and the duties required of a Returning Officer
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Proficiency working in Adobe PDF, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
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Experience in coordinating and facilitating training for large groups (20+ people)
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Previous experience interacting or working with a media team considered an asset
In the interview we will be looking for the following competencies:
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Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
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Ability to maintain confidentiality
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Can work independently, as well as cooperatively in a team environment
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References that can confirm you are detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Application:
Please submit a cover letter and complete resume of experience and qualifications, quoting Competition TOS2025-12 to: careers@strathmore.ca.
This competition will remain open until a candidate has been selected.
The Town of Strathmore thanks all applicants for their interest; however,only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.
We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.
This posting is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. The job ad is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.
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